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Old 09-11-2013, 20:16
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I thought Sophie's 'Argentine tango' was way overmarked

Brendan was mostly carrying her around and moving her from and to the chair

Where's the fancy footwork that Vincent and Rachel S did in their AT?
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:19
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I thought Sophie's 'Argentine tango' was way overmarked

Brendan was mostly carrying Sophie around and moving her from and to the chair

Where's the fancy footwork that Vincent and Rachel S did in their AT?
Very observant of you boab I wasn't sure if anyone would spot this, let alone comment on it, thank you.
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:21
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Yes indeed, she got into a pose and then hung on to it for dear life as Brendon tried to move her around, footwork was limp and lazy as usual....poor effort imo.
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:22
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I thought Sophie's impression of a mannequin was actually very good.
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:23
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Where's the fancy footwork that Vincent and Rachel S did in their AT?
Vincent (and Flavia) was world champion at the AT, Brendan is hardly in the same class.
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:24
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I do agree. I wanted Sophie to do well but Brendan carried her around & when he wasn't carrying her he was placing her into position.
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:24
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I liked the routine, but Sophie is 'floppy' out of hold and lacking inner core. Her free hand looks lost as well. Saying that, when doing the lifts she looks good.

It was a difficult routine. But I agree, it seemed predominantly a like a lot of tricks. Still enjoyed it though.
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:24
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Wish I'd seen this thread. And yes she did.

I want some personality and verve from Sophie, it wasn't alive or something.

It wasn't a disaaarster though, just oddly stiff and disconnected.
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:26
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I thought that she danced the Argentine Tango exactly how the judges had previously said that it should be danced.

Brilliant dancing, brilliant choreography.
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:27
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Vincent (and Flavia) was world champion at the AT, Brendan is hardly in the same class.
Vincent did THIS with Rachel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A6Wzg_nWdw

And while I appreciate Brendan is no expert, perhaps he should have just looked at youtube?
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:28
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I thought this was a creditable attempt from Sophie, and loads better than her recent efforts. The slightly cool styling worked ok with the dance I felt, a bit of disdain is ok by me in the AT.
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:28
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Vincent did THIS with Rachel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A6Wzg_nWdw

And while I appreciate Brendan is no expert, perhaps he should have just looked at youtube?
Good idea but I doubt that he would lower himself
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:30
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I thought that she danced the Argentine Tango exactly how the judges had previously said that it should be danced.

Brilliant dancing, brilliant choreography.
There was very little dancing, although the choreo was fine Sophie just is not up to it, looked like he was moving around a shop dummy, there was very little flow to the movement.
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:30
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I was really looking forward to seeing the first AT of the series, and I thought they might do a great job, but I ended up feeling really disappointed.

Overmarked too, in my opinion.
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:30
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It wasn't as bad as I expected after looking at the training footage.
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:31
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I thought Sophie's 'Argentine tango' was way overmarked

Brendan was mostly carrying Sophie around and moving her from and to the chair

Where's the fancy footwork that Vincent and Rachel S did in their AT?
I totally disagree... Amazing at and deserves the recognition it deserved not posts slating it that is almost as good as Vincent and flavias routines and considered its brendans only second one give it a rest
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:32
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Yes. The routine was very Brendan is the shop assistant who's been designated the display window but can't quite work out how best to present the dolled-up shop dummy so keeps arranging and re-arranging her into different positions until he's satisfied.

It was very Brendan actually.
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:32
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I felt the comments and marks were fair. And I disagree that it was just Brendan carrying Sophie around or placing her. She held her own I thought.

But she does need to inject a little more life and expression into her performances, that was all that was missing for me. I'm sure she feels the music, the dance and the connection with Brendan but she doesn't show or share that enough.

Much improved though.
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:32
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I thought Sophie's 'Argentine tango' was way overmarked

Brendan was mostly carrying Sophie around and moving her from and to the chair

Where's the fancy footwork that Vincent and Rachel S did in their AT?
Whenever SEB gets lots of praise & high marks from judges, I'm left feeling I'm watching an entirely different show. I find her dancing style 'floppy' for want of a better word - no life, no finishing off moves, no stretches, no strength - just all a bit floppy...
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:32
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Damn music was much too fast and annoying for an AT .
They were overmarked . Had no passion, no connection.

It was like AT by numbers . Now I do this, now I do that .
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:33
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Vincent did THIS with Rachel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A6Wzg_nWdw

And while I appreciate Brendan is no expert, perhaps he should have just looked at youtube?
I think he did look at youtube to come up with his choreography. It just wasn't the right type of choreography for Sophie. She is so lackluster and comes across as aloof. That was the most boring AT I've ever seen. She looked like she was walking through the steps and waiting for him to pick her up. He basically dragged her through that whole routine then was upset they only got 8's.
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:36
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I agree with everyone who said that he wa like a mannequin, I realised tonight why for me there is always something that is a bit off with her and it's because there is never any emotion from her when she is dancing, whether it is joy or passion there is just nothing!
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:37
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YES!!!!


A Sophie hate thread

(awaits sofakat and Ally)


P.S. Rather ironic that on other forums people are shouting that she was undermarked (HAHAHAHA........oh,you girls :yawn
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:37
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Disdain is sort of OK in an AT if it is the lady acting in a slightly haughty manner but I didn't feel that was how she appeared. It had a disdain but no intensity and the two need to come together. I feel the ideal would be a lady to perform as if she thinks the man is not really up to snuff but somehow can't help herself.

So the head says I'm not really bothered and the heart (slightly embarrassed cough) says I want you.
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Old 09-11-2013, 20:37
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I thought Sophie's 'Argentine tango' was way overmarked

Brendan was mostly carrying Sophie around and moving her from and to the chair

Where's the fancy footwork that Vincent and Rachel S did in their AT?
Everyone has a different style and story good grief it was brilliant
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